The Differences Between a Dentist And A Hygienist

Both a dentist and a hygienist are responsible for healthy teeth. The difference between them is that a dentist has a higher qualification than a hygienist. They also have different responsibilities.
A dentist completes a bachelor's degree at a dental school, after having completed at least a two-year program at a university. To practice, the dentist needs a license, obtained after passing an exam, which includes a written and a practical examination.
Once the dentist acquires a license, they can start practicing, and you need a specific license to be a Colorado sedation dentistry office. The primary responsibility of a dentist is to diagnose any problem with the teeth. A dentist examines X-rays, fixes teeth, applies sealing materials to the teeth, performs corrective surgery, injections, fillings, root canal obturations, creates dental crowns, prostheses and much more. A dentist also prescribes medication, administers anesthetics and may have additional studies that make them a specialist.
A dental hygienist, on the other hand, only has a two-year associate diploma and a practice license. Hygienists remove any kind of soft and harsh deposits from the teeth and teach patients how to practice adequate and preventive oral hygiene. A hygienist cleanses the teeth, uses sealing materials and performs other dental operations such as bleaching and fluoridation.









